Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.
New-to-Me Blogs
- Donna Moughty’s Genealogy Blog, Donna Moughty [I have no idea how I missed this blog!]
- Living in the Past, Elise Ann Wormuth
- Taking on the Genealogy World, Elizabeth Marcheschi
- The Fruits of the Tree, Elena Jacobsen [A 15 year old, how cool is that!]
Online Articles
- Ancestry Kit Mixup, DNA eXplained
- Valuation Office to Digitise Cancelled/Revision Books, Irish Genealogy News
- Using Maps, Donna Moughty’s Genealogy Blog
Website & Resources
- Surname Meanings & Origin – Lists the meaning, origin, and alternate spellings of various surnames.
- American Surnames – “…a comprehensive guide to the origins, etymologies and distribution of over 150,000 American surnames. Find out where in the world your surname originated, what it originally meant and how many other Americans you share it with.”
Upcoming FREE Webinars
| Date / Time | Webinar / Presenter / Host |
| 06/25 1 PM Central |
Documenting Native American Families in 19th and 20th Century Records Angela Walton-Raji Legacy Family Tree |
| 06/26 12 PM Central |
Guide to I&N History Research US Citizenship and |
| 06/26 2 PM Central |
Get the Most from the NEHGS Online Library Catalog Anne Meringolo New England Historic Genealogical Society |
| 06/27 1 PM Central |
Copyright Mythconceptions Judy G. Russell Legacy Family Tree |
| 07/03 12 PM Central |
History Library Catalog and Services US Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| 07/08 1 PM Central |
E-Learning: In the 21st Century, Class is Always in Session Tessa Keough Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region |
| 07/08 8 PM Central |
Newspaper Research – More Than Obituaries Patricia Walls Stamm Illinois State Genealogical Society |
| 07/09 1 PM Central |
Thinking About Becoming a Board-Certified Genealogist? Elissa Scalise Powell Legacy Family Tree |
| 07/10 12 PM Central |
Genealogy Program Introduction US Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| 07/15 7 PM Central |
World War I Draft Cards Tim Pinnick Wisconsin State Genealogical Society |
| 07/16 1 PM Central |
When Freedom Came – Documenting the Family’s Freedom Story Angela Walton-Raji Legacy Family Tree |
| 07/16 8 PM Central |
How to Interview Family: Skills for Your Ears, Eyes, Brain Susan Kitchens Southern California Genealogical Society |
| 07/23 1 PM Central |
Researching Your Illinois Ancestors Thomas MacEntee Legacy Family Tree |
| 07/24 12 PM Central |
“Records Found” Case Studies US Citizenship and |
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